ISM Manufacturing Index Slips in November
An index of U.S. manufacturing activity fell in November, the Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday.
December 1, 2009Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Patriot’s Fourth-Quarter Earnings Decline
Tank and bulk carrier Patriot Transportation Holding’s fiscal fourth-quarter net income fell 68% to $999,000, or 32 cents per share, from $3.2 million, or $1.02, a year ago.
November 30, 2009FMCSA Gives Approval for IANA to Use Database to Register Chassis
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Intermodal Association of North America won federal approval to use the database it is creating for equipment providers to comply with new chassis rules that take effect on Dec. 17.
November 30, 2009Long Beach Rejects Clean Trucks Appeal
The Long Beach, Calif., attorney’s office has rejected an appeal by the Natural Resources Defense Council of a clean trucks lawsuit settlement between the Port of Long Beach and American Trucking Associations.
November 30, 2009Chicago Manufacturing Index Improves
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region showed expansion in November, the Institute for Supply Chain Management-Chicago said Monday.
November 30, 2009Letters: TWIC Cards, Home Delivery, Reality Check, Dirt Is Costly
Why do we have Transportation Worker Identification Credential cards?
November 30, 2009Paying Attention to Transport
Why is it so hard to get Washington to pay attention to transportation and infrastructure issues, no matter which party rules the roost at the White House and Capitol Hill?
November 30, 2009Experts Say Tax-Saving Opportunities Abound for Trucking Companies, Despite Weak Profits
This year has been tough on trucking profits, but a broad spectrum of accounting experts said there are many tax opportunities available to cushion the blow.
November 30, 2009Officials See Difficult Transition to VMT as Possible Replacement for Fuel Tax
WASHINGTON — Several lawmakers, Department of Transportation officials and experts have expressed concern with elements of a vehicle miles traveled tax, which some advocates tout as a replacement for the fuel tax. They also cautioned that a transition to VMT could be a slow process.
November 30, 2009Distracted Driving Solutions Are Available, Tech Companies Say at FCC Workshop
Representatives of several high-tech firms said they already are marketing, or soon will offer, systems designed to prevent motorists from texting and talking on cell phones while driving their vehicles.
November 30, 2009